- A Mother Plant
- Soilless Potting Mix
- Rooting Hormone
- Water
- Containers or Pots for planting
- Containers for holding water and rooting hormone
- Razor Blade or Scissor
- Alcohol
- Pencil or Stick
- Plastic Bag
Make More Plants with Cuttings From Your Own House and Garden Plants
By Marie Iannotti, About.com Guide
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Materials Needed for Taking Plant Cuttings
Marie Iannotti
You can make more plants from your existing house and garden plants, by taking stem cuttings and rooting them. Here’s what you will need:
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- Gather What You’ll Need to Make More Plants with Cuttings
- Choosing A Plant for Cuttings
- Prepare Your Planting Containers for Rooting the Cuttings
- Selecting Stems for Your Plant Cuttings
- Taking the Plant Cuttings
- Prepare Your Plant Cuttings for Potting
- Pre-Make Your Planting Holes
- Using Rooting Hormone to Increase Your Chances of Successful Rooting
- Potting Up Your Cuttings
- Creating a Mini Greenhouse to Coddle Your Cuttings
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